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Brendan(age 19) joined the military because he needed to start his own life.
in Erikson's 5th stage of identity vs confusion
the crisis is figuring out who and what one really is -
Brendan (age 23) marries his wife Kailee because they love each other
in Eriksons 6th stage intamacy vs. isolation
The crisis is choosing to be with someone rather than being by yourself -
Brendan and Kailee decide to move out of Alaska to texas
In Erikson's 7th stage of generativity vs. self-absorption
The crisis is the concern for family because they have no extended family in alaska